John Healey: “The nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats”

This first-of-its-kind competition will help make sure more of the benefits of AI are felt in every UK postcode.

What we can do is be an active, hands-on Government that puts British interests first – giving breathing space to those feeling financial strain and making our country more resilient so we can better weather these shocks in the future.

I know that some of the decisions I must take – and will take – will show the benefits in years to come.

The conflict affects our national security, our UK bases, personnel and allies in the Middle East.